The aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor has been marked by political controversy, with various actors questioning the government's narrative and motives. These controversies range from comments made by a Defence Attache to reactions to the operation's name and the perceived politicization of the armed forces.

One of the most recent controversies revolves around reported comments made by India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar, regarding the Indian Air Force's losses during Operation Sindoor. According to media reports, Kumar stated at a seminar in Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan on May 7, 2025, during the operation. These remarks have triggered strong reactions from the opposition Congress party, who accuse the government of misleading the nation about the extent of losses incurred during the operation. Congress leaders have questioned Prime Minister Modi's silence on the matter and have called for an all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament to address the issue. The Congress's media and publicity department head, Pawan Khera, stated that the Modi government had failed to disclose the aircraft losses from the beginning.

Operation Sindoor itself has been a focal point of political contention. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Narendranath Chakraborty sparked controversy by allegedly calling Operation Sindoor a "staged drama," accusing PM Modi of manipulating patriotic sentiments. The BJP has demanded an NIA probe into Chakraborty's alleged anti-India links following his controversial statement. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Jagdish Devda's remarks praising PM Modi and the army during 'Op Sindoor' sparked controversy, with Congress alleging he implied soldiers are at Modi's feet.

The choice of the name "Operation Sindoor" has also drawn criticism. Punjab Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Bhagwant Mann has said that the BJP was turned "sindoor" into a joke and questioned if this was a "one nation, one husband" scheme. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also slammed Prime Minister Modi for the choice of the name, calling it politically motivated.

Furthermore, a talk on Operation Sindoor organized by Kerala Raj Bhavan sparked political debate due to the attendance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue S. Gurumurthy as the lead speaker. Opposition leaders criticized the event, claiming that Raj Bhavan was being politicized.

These controversies highlight the deep political divisions surrounding Operation Sindoor and the challenges in maintaining a unified national narrative in the face of differing political agendas. The remarks by the Indian Defence Attache have further fueled the fire, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the government's handling of the operation's aftermath.